Open AccessComparison of Local Injection of Platelet Rich Plasma and Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of Humerus
Author(s) -
Raman P Yadav,
S Y Kothari,
Diganta Borah
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/14087.6213
Subject(s) - epicondylitis , tennis elbow , medicine , platelet rich plasma , grip strength , visual analogue scale , elbow , prednisolone , randomized controlled trial , humerus , surgery , anesthesia , platelet
Lateral epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow is one of the most common causes of upper extremity pain with various treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a new option for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. This study was conducted with an aim to compare the efficacy of PRP versus methyl-prednisolone local injection in patients with lateral epicondylitis.